Cheap Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $500 (68 Rentals)

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property at 139 Prince Ave

$1,375 - $1,775

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

139 Prince Ave

BellinghamWA98226

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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1009 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1009 22nd St

1009 22nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Echo Flats
Studio Apartments

Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Cascades West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sky View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Calypso North
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Calypso North

3815 Elwood AveBellingham, WA 98229
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Sunset Pond Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Pond Apartments

1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
Corporate Housing
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Laurel Court
Studio Apartments

Laurel Court

1025-1031 23rd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225

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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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Robin's Nest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robin's Nest

2843 W Maplewood AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Rhododendron Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rhododendron Court

1016-1020 24th StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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Woodrose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrose Apartments

3353 Racine StBellingham, WA 98226
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The Corner Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corner Apartments

1655 Main StFerndale, WA 98248
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
1009 22nd St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Robin's NestStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Parkview West ApartmentsStudio - Senior Building ADAStudio,1BA$1,325
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Woodrose ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,341
Blair Gardens Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Luxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE Model at City Apartments in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City ApartmentsLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.54
Depot Estates2 Bedroom + Office2BR,2BA$1.67
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Lion HeadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons II2BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whatcom County is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?

The cheapest apartment in Whatcom County is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Whatcom County costs $4,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whatcom County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in Whatcom County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Whatcom County?

Cheap apartments in Whatcom County have an average cost of $316 which is $4,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whatcom County.

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